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cstanleytech

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1. I see a potential wrinkle in it

Reply to TexasTowelie (Original post)

Mon May 7, 2018, 05:33 AM

May 2018

"A driver can listen to music stored on their cell phone or electronic device, but they would be barred from using online radio programs such as Spotify or Pandora in their vehicle."
I know a new rental car I had 2 months ago had the option to use those apps from the phone so they are going to need to update that to allow their usage if of course the law is entirely banning their usage.

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Gov. Nathan Deal signs distracted driving bill into law [View all] TexasTowelie May 2018 OP

I see a potential wrinkle in it cstanleytech May 2018 #1

Great news! We have pretty much the same bill here in Il...stats show it has worked well Thekaspervote May 2018 #2

Good to hear. Hortensis May 2018 #4

Amazing what can be done to prevent death on the highway... rgbecker May 2018 #3

Cell phone use isn't mentioned in the Bill of Rights. Of course, neither are AR-15s. Nitram May 2018 #5

Yes to using GPS and radio with hands. Yes to using hands to report an accident, Hortensis May 2018 #6

"barred from using online radio programs ecstatic May 2018 #7